Let Us Examine Ourselves

Let Us Examine Ourselves

Self-scrutinySelf-scrutinyis one of man’smost neglected

duties

2 Corinthians 13:5-8

Examination Must Be Personal

• We’re responsible for our own sins– Ezekiel 18:20

• Each will give an account to God– 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 14:12

• “Am I in the faith?”– Matthew 25:31-32

Examination Must Be By theRight Standard

• Can’t examine self by doctrines of men– Isaiah 55:8-9; Jeremiah 10:23

• Foolish to trust in own feelings– Proverbs 14:12

• Comparing ourselves with others is not wise– 2 Corinthians 10:12

• Must examine ourselves by God’s Word– John 12:48

Examination Must Be Thorough

• Faith must be proven– Psalms 139:23-24

• Seek to grow stronger– Hebrews 6:1

• Happiness comes by serving God– Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

• Strive for perfection– James 1:4

Examination Must Be Honest

• Our sins will catch up with us– Numbers 32:20-23– James 5:16– 1 John 1:8-10– Proverbs 28:13

• Be HONEST in our examination

Put Christ first --- not our own self-will

Examination Must Be Continuous

• Many verses show that our examination must be continuous– 1 Corinthians 9:27– James 1:25– 1 John 1:7– Revelation 2:10

Let Us Examine Ourselves

Let Us Examine Ourselves2 Corinthians 13:5-8

“And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who

obey Him”Hebrews 5:9